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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,501.26, 1,333,693.64 and 558,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,501.26, 1,333,693.64 and 558,629.50 is: 770,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,501.26 : 1,333,693.64 = 558,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,501.26/1,333,693.64 = 558,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,501.26x = 1,333,693.64 × 558,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,501.26x = 745,040,611,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,040,611,266.38/966,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,863.57

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